The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in Cranston, RI

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 184 doctor with experience in Obesity near Cranston, RI. Of these, 165 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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184 providers found
    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aurora Pryor is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Pryor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    The Providence Community Health Centers/Prairie Ave. Health Center

    355 Prairie Ave, 
    Providence, RI 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Magdi Salmon is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Salmon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Vitamin D Deficiency, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Office

    17 Virginia Ave Ste 107, 
    Providence, RI 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raquel Carneiro is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Carneiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, and Hypothyroidism.

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    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sabitha Sasidharan is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Sasidharan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), and Familial Short Stature (FSS).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Roger Williams Medical Center

    825 Chalkstone Ave, 
    Providence, RI 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Tucci is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Tucci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget's Disease of Bone, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Chartercare Medical Associates

    50 Maude St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Krystel Feghali is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Feghali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Storm, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Hyperparathyroidism, and Graves Disease.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Office

    2 Dudley St Ste 370, 
    Providence, RI 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Subhashini Ayloo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Ayloo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Obesity, Liver Cancer, Gallbladder Removal, and Liver Transplant.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    375 Allens Ave, 
    Providence, RI 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Natasha Bica is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Bica is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency, Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency, Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption Deficiency, and Obesity.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Coastal Medical Sleep Disorders Center

    450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy Bldg 6, 
    East Providence, RI 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deqiang Zhang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in East Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Kent Surgical Associates Inc.

    227 Centerville Rd Fl 2, 
    Warwick, RI 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeannine Giovanni is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Warwick, Rhode Island. Dr. Giovanni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Short Bowel Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Nurse Practitioner | Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Nurse Practitioner | Family Medicine

    Comprehensive Community Action Program

    1090 Cranston St, 
    Cranston, RI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Diego Tecun is a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cranston, Rhode Island. Dr. Tecun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Clubbing of the Fingers or Toes, Obesity, Cellulitis, and Neuralgia.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    75 Sockanosset Cross Rd Ste 100, 
    Cranston, RI 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffry Winters is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cranston, Rhode Island. Dr. Winters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Frank P. Maggiacomo D.O. Inc

    1681 Cranston St Ste D, 
    Cranston, RI 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Maggiacomo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cranston, Rhode Island. Dr. Maggiacomo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    75 Sockanosset Cross Rd Ste 100, 
    Cranston, RI 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathryn Coolidge is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cranston, Rhode Island. Dr. Coolidge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Primary Care Medical Associates Of Cranston Inc

    1596 Broad St, 
    Cranston, RI 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Dejesus is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cranston, Rhode Island. Dr. Dejesus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Genital Warts, High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Experienced in Obesity

    Oak Street Health South Providence

    712 Broad St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Solmaz Behtash is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Behtash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Protein Deficiency, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    The Providence Community Health Centers/Prairie Ave. Health Center

    355 Prairie Ave, 
    Providence, RI 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sheldon Malcolm is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Malcolm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Coastal Medical Providence-Edgewood

    78 Baker St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fernando Calero is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Calero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Coastal Medical Providence-Edgewood

    78 Baker St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Goldfarb is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Goldfarb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and HIV/AIDS.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    Pediatric Surgery

    Minimally Invasive Surgery Hasbro Children's

    2 Dudley St Ste 190, 
    Providence, RI 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Artur Chernoguz is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Chernoguz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His clinical expertise encompasses Duodenal Atresia, Obesity in Children, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Imperforate Anus.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Obesity?

    Obesity means weighing more than what is healthy for a given height. Obesity is a serious, chronic disease. It can lead to other health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers.

    When should I see an Obesity doctor near Cranston, RI?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Obesity doctor near Cranston, RI?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Obesity doctors near Cranston, RI?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Obesity doctors near Cranston, RI?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Obesity doctor near Cranston, RI?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Obesity doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Obesity doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Obesity doctor near Cranston, RI?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Obesity doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Obesity doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Obesity doctors near Cranston, RI?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Obesity doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Obesity doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Obesity doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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